In News Recently, the National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, has released the Provisional Estimates of National Income for the financial year 2020-21, both at Constant (2011-12) and Current Prices. The NSO attributed improvement in growth estimates to the improved performance of indicators, used in compilation of GVA, in the Q4 […]
In News Recently, West Bengal chief secretary opted for superannuation instead of reporting to Delhi’s North Block as directed by central government order. Background On May 28, the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) under the Ministry of Personnel directed that West Bengal Chief Secretary report to its office at North Block in Delhi […]
In News Recently, the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has virtually launched the Horticulture Cluster Development Programme (CDP). About the CDP It is a central sector programme implemented by the National Horticulture Board (NHB) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare. NHB was set up in 1984 on recommendations of the “Group […]
In News A new research has shown that two in every three cases of poisoning in India are happening because of pesticide consumption either intentionally or unintentionally. Key Points It was titled Toxic Epidemiology of poisoning exhibited in Indian population from 2010 to 2020: A systematic review and meta-analysis. It revealed that pesticides were […]
In News Recently, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has met after a gap of seven months due to the budget session and assembly elections. The GST Council met for the first time in the financial year 2021-22 and the last meeting was held in October 2020. Major Decisions Exemptions on Covid-related Supplies It […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 2 MCOCA likely to be invoked against Sushil Kumar (Polity and Governance) Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), aim, provisions, significance. Know about organised crime and other methods to curb it. GS 3 6 Sweating the small stuff (Economy) Goods and […]
Facts in News YUVA Scheme Recently, ‘YUVA- Prime Minister’s Scheme For Mentoring Young Authors’ has been launched. Key Points YUVA stands for ‘Young, Upcoming and Versatile Authors’. It is a part of India@75 Project Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. Implementation by: National Book Trust, Ministry of Education Aim: To encourage young writers to write about India’s […]
The Philippines has protested China’s continuing illegal presence and activities near an island in the South China Sea held by it. About The South China Sea issue has been long prevailing between China and other countries surrounding the sea. The immediate tension could be pointed to the presence of Chinese boats in the areas which […]
In News Recently, the 74th World Health Assembly (WHA) has adopted a new resolution to accelerate efforts to end malaria. About The resolution aims to urge Member States to step up progress on containing the disease, in line with WHO’s updated global malaria strategy and the WHO Guidelines for malaria. It called on countries to […]
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